Artificial Life, the Hong Kong-based mobile content developer, has just released a new football (soccer) game called “Leo Messi-GOAL!“.

The name is inspired by Lionel Messi, the young Argentinean star-player of FC Barcelona, fresh winner of the Beijing Olympic 2008 Gold Medal with his national team.

Artificial Life has managed to create a realistic game that features Messi’s photo, signature moves, 2D and 3D graphics that rely on advanced artificial intelligence (AI), motion-capture technology and humorous insertions. There are two gameplay modes (Quick Match and Championship League) and several difficulty levels, from Easy to Pro.

Eberhard Schoneburg, chief executive officer of Artificial Life, Inc., said tha,

“The achievement Leo Messi has in the Olympics casts a bigger spotlight on Messi as a highly valuable player and is more than fitting for the launch of Leo Messi-GOAL!. We are delighted to contribute to his success with the first installment of this lively series of Leo Messi-GOAL!”

You can get the new Leo Messi-GOAL! from Artificial Life’s website. Soon, the football (soccer) game will be distributed via important mobile carriers from all over the world. It will cost 5.99 USD (4 Euros or 48 HKD), and it is compatible with lots of mobile phones manufacturers: Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG and Motorola.

Control the avatar of Leo Messi, the Argentine soccer super star. Use all your signature dribbling and tackling tricks shooting for as many goals as possible while preventing your opponents from scoring. Now you can be the star!

- from Artificial Life